What You Need
Ladder(s)
Drill(s)
Measuring Tape
Cardboard (to be placed under the brackets to avoid scratching your surface or the brackets)
Lumber
When purchasing your lumber, always take a bracket with you to ensure a proper fit.
You can select whatever lumber suits your style and budget. It must be dry and straight.
Brackets use dressed lumber.
4”x4” (3.5”x3.5”) Bracket Cavity is 3.61”x3.61”
6”x6” (5.5”x5.5”) Bracket Cavity is 5.62”x5.62”
Screws
Each bracket only requires 2 screws per each side/set of eight holes.
1-1/2” Pan Rob/Phil combo drive 304 S.S Wood screws with Black plastic head caps are included.
Insert screws in holes closest to the wood.
Hardware to secure to wood is included.
Additional screws are available for purchase.
Section 1: Building the Top
BUILDING AN ‘U’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. See figure 1.
BUILDING AN ‘I’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. See figure 2.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Section 2: INSTALLING RAFTERS
Build rafters. See figure 3.
Secure rafter brackets to lumber.
Space rafters out evenly across the top of your pergola. See figure 4.
Secure brackets to lumber with provided screws.
Section 3: INSERT THE POSTS
Insert your vertical posts on the first side.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Section 4: COMPLETE
Insert your lumber into side 2 to complete your pergola.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Anchor to your surface. Remember Anchoring hardware is NOT included as surfaces will vary from build to build. A local building supply retailer will be a helpful resource.